Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 923 - 923 312 You Choose Not to Walk the Path to

Chapter 923: Chapter 312: You Choose Not to Walk the Path to Heaven [Combined 2 in 1]_2 Chapter 923: Chapter 312: You Choose Not to Walk the Path to Heaven [Combined 2 in 1]_2 Qi Jianyun and several other escorts simultaneously glared fiercely at her.

‘Looks like all is well, it should be fine, the journey seems safe’…

Such words have always been an unwritten taboo in the martial world, especially among those from escort agencies, equivalent to giving oneself a glaring target.

It was as if the taboo was somehow a self-fulfilling prophecy, for just after Qi Rong’er had finished speaking, a loud laughter erupted, causing the faces of all the escorts to darken as much as the bottom of a pan.

Everyone looked at Qi Rong’er with eyes full of reproach, among them her suitors, who also cursed inwardly: What a jinx!

With that boisterous laughter, a figure soared skyward from mid-mountain, then slowly descended like a dark cloud.

Following this person’s appearance, a large group of people in black surged up from the mountainside without any delay.

They jumped out in unison, rushed onto the main road, and blocked the path of the entire escort agency’s convoy.

Then, with a booming sound, a large tree fell across the road, completely obstructing the way.

Although the tree was merely a physical barrier, Feng Yin, hidden within the carriage, couldn’t help but praise: This robbery business is really professional, one might say they’re trained pros!

Seeing the sudden turn of events, Qi Jianyun reacted swiftly; with a wave of his hand, the men from the escort agency lined up neatly, surrounding the caravan and preparing to defend on all sides.

However, the man in black seemed to either not see the escort agency’s response, or to see it and not care at all, floating over like a cloud and landing quietly in front of Qi Jianyun’s horse, and said with a sinister smile, “Master Qi, no need to be so tense, I’m not interested in your caravan.”

“It’s been a while, boss.”

Qi Jianyun dismounted, his face beaming with enthusiasm, “You haven’t changed, as graceful as ever, truly a cause for celebration.”

Then he waved his hand behind him and said, “Let’s not be so defensive, the people of Black Rock Mountain are our friends, much appreciated, everyone!”

Calling it ‘hard work’ was the first lesson for anyone in the escort business, pretending to be familiar even when not, with the hope of avoiding conflict!

The man in black let out a mocking laugh, “Don’t, don’t relax your guard. Master Qi, your sentimentality is something I can’t afford. For generations, we of Black Rock Mountain have given face to your Zhao Sihai’s Escort Agency because of Old Zhao’s honorable deeds. It has nothing to do with you young masters or deputies of the Escort Agency; we are even less of friends! And I’ll tell you plainly, I’ve come to rob this convoy that you, Qi Jianyun, are escorting!”

Qi Jianyun looked stunned, “Boss, what do you mean by this… what are your intentions?”

“I’ve made myself clear enough, why are you still playing dumb!”

Hei Dao sneered, “What the Imperial Court entrusted you with, bring it out and let me see. If it’s not my target, we’ll turn around and leave, and we won’t hold any grudge against your Zhao Sihai’s Escort Agency’s future shipments.”

Qi Jianyun stepped back, “Boss, isn’t your request a bit too much? Even if we don’t talk about friendship, we’ve known each other for many years. Don’t you have any regard for our past interactions, insisting on wrecking my rice bowl?”

Hei Dao sneered, “Seems to me you’re the one planning to take my head for someone else first, aren’t you?!”

“There’s no such thing!”

Qi Jianyun vehemently denied, “I have known you for many years, boss, and every time I pass by Black Rock Mountain, I have shown nothing but respect. How could I engage in such filthy deeds!”

“Then show me what you’re escorting! If I’m wrong, I’ll let you go immediately, and I won’t go back on my word.”

“Boss, you’re really smashing my rice bowl! Our job is all about reputation, if you lay eyes on it, how can I continue in this business?!”

“Dammit!”

Angered, Hei Dao drew his sword with a clang, “Are you going to show me or not?!”

“I cannot comply! Please, boss, show some understanding. For the sake of our old master, Old Zhao Sihai…”

“Old Zhao Sihai’s face has been used for several generations now… How long do you plan to use it? Until I have grass growing over my grave?”

Qi Jianyun cursed inwardly: You, Hei Dao, think you’ll even have a grave?

He then said, “Boss, please don’t misunderstand.”

“Misunderstand my head! Shame on you for not appreciating kindness!”

Impatient, Hei Dao leaped up, shouting loudly, “Brothers, attack, and show no mercy!”

At his command, hundreds of ruffians roared in unison and charged like a swarm of bees.

Qi Jianyun, taking the lead, confronted Hei Dao in a fierce battle.

The escorts from the agency clashed with Hei Dao’s able lieutenants with a clash and bang.

Feng Yin, who had yet to join the fray, felt quite surprised.

For whether they were escorting or ambushing, the strength and combat power they exhibited, especially the practical fighting ability, seemed quite formidable.

Just the escorts from the agency alone, each one of them possessing Earth Level strength, was enough to shake Feng Yin’s worldview.

Wasn’t it said that Zhao Sihai’s Escort Agency was operating all over the world on the face and favor of Old Zhao?

Or had the escort business become so competitive and stagnant?

The fight between Qi Jianyun and Hei Dao was even more astonishing to Feng Yin.

For they were both undoubtedly at the Heavenly Level of combat prowess!

Have escorts become this powerful now?